(BFI) – Olam Agri is proud to announce that it has been recognised as the best HSE company of the year 2023 in Cameroon by the Corporate Awards, a Pan-African human resource management program. The award ceremony was held on December 1, 2023, in Douala. This recognition reflects Olam Agri’s exceptional performance in health, safety, and environmental management.
The Corporate Awards is a prestigious platform that celebrates companies that promote change, innovation, role models, and excellence in their respective fields. Olam Agri was selected as the winner of the HSE category after a rigorous internal research and audit procedure conducted by the Corporate Awards team.
The HSE award honours companies that demonstrate excellence in implementing rules and legislations that address ergonomics and other aspects of workplace safety through effective occupational and environmental management practices. Olam Agri has shown its unwavering commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of its employees, contractors, customers, and communities, as well as protecting the natural resources and biodiversity of its operations.
Mr. Rishiraj Singh Shekhawat, the Vice President and Business Head for Olam Agri’s Rice business in Cameroon, expressed his gratitude and pride as he received the award. He said, « This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who have been implementing best practices in HSE across our value chain. We are honoured to be recognized by the Corporate Awards, a reputable and respected platform in Africa. We will continue to uphold our high standards of HSE and strive to make a positive impact on the people and the planet. »
The Country HSE Manager, Mr. Bisong John, for Olam Agri also said, « Olam Agri is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment where people can work and thrive. Our focus is to build a stronger safety culture not only for our employees but also for everyone in our supply chain. These awards are more than mere milestones; they serve as invaluable benchmarks, guiding us to measure our success and pinpoint areas for further enhancement. As we continue to strive for a safer and more sustainable environment, we hope others will join us. »
Recognising companies that prioritize the well-being of their employees and the environment they operate in is crucial for the sustainability of our planet. Imagine a company that excels in its industry while also prioritising the health, safety, and environment of its employees. Let us all continue to strive for a safer planet.
About Olam Agri
Olam Agri is a market leading, differentiated food, feed and fibre agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, integrated feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services, Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with 38.3 million MT in volume traded in 2022. Focused on transforming food, feed, and fibre for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enable farming communities to prosper sustainably and strive for a food-secure future. Olam Agri is a fully owned subsidiary of Olam Group. For more information and to subscribe to our news alerts, please visit https://www.olamagri.com/.
About Olam Group
Olam Group is a leading food and agri-business supplying food, ingredients, feed, and fibre to 20,200 customers worldwide. Our value chain spans over 60 countries and includes farming, processing, and distribution operations, as well as a global network of farmers. Through our purpose to ‘Re-imagine Global Agriculture and Food Systems’, Olam Group aims to address the many challenges involved in meeting the needs of a growing global population, while achieving positive impact for farming communities, our planet and all our stakeholders. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, Olam Group currently ranks among the top 30 largest primary listed companies in terms of market capitalization on SGX-ST.
Since June 2020, Olam Group has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series, a global sustainable investment index series developed by FTSE Russell, following a rigorous assessment of Olam’s supply chain activities, impact on the environment and governance transparency. The FTSE4Good Index Series identifies companies that demonstrate strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices and is used by a variety of market participants to create and assess responsible investment funds. More information on Olam can be found at www.olamgroup.com.
